December 2010 Volume 7_ Issue No. 2 - Junior League of Fort Wayne

The Leading Force In Building A Better Future For Women And Children
December 2010 Volume 7, Issue No. 2
The Junior League of Fort Wayne is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism,
developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action
and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
The Association of Junior Leagues International reaches out to women of all races, religions,
and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Season Greetings!
It’s that exciting time of year when
Junior League of calendars fill with engagements and our
“to-do” lists seem to grow right before our
Fort Wayne eyes! Sometimes my “to-do” list can get
a bit overwhelming, but that is when I
remind myself of my father’s sage advice,
700 Broadway “You are worrying your today away. Enjoy
Plaza Office Building Suite 302 the day that you have.”
I think about his advice often and how
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 thankful I am for the life and health my family has today.
Our family’s journey of thankfulness started about five years
Phone: (260)425-3447 ago, when our son, Jack, then almost 5 years old, was
diagnosed with a brain tumor. This is the type of news no
Fax: (260)425-3448 parent can bear to hear. It knocks you to your knees. The
doctors told us that if Jack survived surgery, he would be
Email: office@jlfw.org paralyzed on his left side. Paralysis wasn’t a concern; we just
wanted our Jack.
Seven days later, Jack survived the 12 hour surgery! The
JLFW website: www.jlfw.org doctors told us it was one of the largest tumors they had seen
and that they were able to remove all but 5 percent of it. They
AJLI website: www.ajli.org also told us the tumor was a low-grade cancer, and that indeed
Jack was paralyzed. But we had our Jack!
Miraculously, Jack walked out of the hospital two weeks later.
You would think I would have been one of the happiest mothers
2010-2011 Community Project on the planet! But the words “cancer” and “5 percent” took over
my thoughts. This is when my father first shared his powerful
Women’s Independence Project words of wisdom.
Our trial didn’t end there. Jack’s treatment was to monitor the
tumor with MRIs multiple times per year and if the tumor started
to grow, we could begin chemotherapy. I worried, but with each
JLFW Full Council 2010-2011 MRI, optimism inched out worry.
This fall, after five years and 14 MRI’s, the doctors gave us
Connie Heflin ................................................. President the best news… they think they might have gotten the entire
Cheryl Felger .............................................. Finance VP tumor! There has been no sign of cancer. Jack is a healthy and
Mary Berkshire ..............................................Treasurer
Vicki Heckman............................ Recording Secretary happy 10 year old who is doing well in school, playing sports
Ruth Stone .......................................Sustainer Advisor and doing all the things a boy his age should do. We have our
Kelly Zachrich..................................Sustainer Advisor Jack and it is a miracle that we are so thankful for.
This journey changed me. Yes, I worried a lot, but I learned
Angie Maloblocki..................... Fund Development VP
a lot. I don’t take health and life for granted. I also realized
Michelle Kearns................ Resource Development Chair
Ann Marie Hall.................................. Special Event Chair there are so many people who have their own “stories” and
Sarah Hayes ............................... New to You Sale Chair worries. These people don’t often lead into a conversation with
their “story,” but their stories are all around us. Listen, share
Mariah Vogelgesang ...........................Membership VP and learn. It’s how we grow as individuals and a community.
Mary Anne Berron ........ Membership Development Chair
Shelly Meyer ........................................Nominating Chair Our members understand the importance of giving to others,
Bliss Cook .........................................New Member Chair the importance of lifting someone else up, that we all “get what
Kim Wagner ................................ Communications Chair we give.”
Christine Marcuccilli ................... Cookbook ad hoc Chair The Junior League of Fort Wayne is a great network of
community and civic leaders who care about others. This is
Kate Virag ............................................. Community VP
Sharon Charron... Women’s Independence Project Chair why I serve JLFW with so much pride. I hope
Lori Wenino .............................. Community Impact Chair each of you has a wonderful holiday and that
you worry a little less about the “to-do” list and
enjoy the day you have!
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PROMOTING VOLUNTARISM
New Member – Fall Recap!
September Super Saturday – September 18th was our first Super
Saturday for the 2010-2011 League year and was a great way for our
New Members to reach Active membership while helping our
Community. We partnered with the Community Impact Committee for
the Done-In-A-Day event at the Community Harvest Food Bank to
assist with their Farm Wagon Program, which can serve as many as
718 families in a single day! Guest speakers Amie Burton from
Community Harvest and Sustainer Sarah Reincke made the day JLFW members volunteered at the
Community Harvest Food Bank at the
memorable. We welcomed five New Members at this event! September Super Saturday event.
Welcome, Nicole Miller, Shelley Bontrager, Michelle Banks,
Christina Myers, and Sarah Payne!
New Member Retreat – October 16th was our Fall New
Member Retreat. We went to a local orchard and had a ball!
We completed our afternoon by having apple pancakes with
our freshly picked apples and spent time getting to know
each other through team building activities and pumpkin
decorating!
November Super Saturday – November 13th was our next
Super Saturday, we introduced New Members to the JLFW
Enjoying the New Member Retreat on October 16 New to You Sale and had a blast! Pairing with Sustainers,
(l-r) Bliss Cook, Michele Platte, Jamie Steeg, Michelle
Banks, Ritu Singh, Amy Johnson, Mary Lou Brink Actives, Senior Actives, and community volunteers, New
Members volunteered in the morning and afternoon and
went through a JLFW orientation over lunch. New Members were able to help at the cash registers, help
shoppers pick out furniture, clothing and jewelry, and get to see not only how JLFW raises money to fund
our projects, but also the chance to see who and what benefits from the funding. We had guest speakers
Desirae Miller from Hope House and Sustainer Kelly Zachrich.
Welcome, Michele Platte, Betty Brown, Mary Lou Brink, Tabitha Durham, Jen Kopecky, Stacy Junk,
Angie Garcia, Renee Griffin, Erin Whitt, Katie Niezer, Lauren Yoder, and Judy Munoz!
Our next Super Saturday will be in February. We look forward to another fun day with our New Members!
If you are interested in membership, or would like more information about our great organization, please
contact New Member Chair Bliss Cook at bliss.cook@gmail.com, the JLFW office at office@jlfw.org or
260-425-3447, or visit our website at www.jlfw.org.
~ The Junior League of Fort Wayne Membership ~
The Junior League of Fort Wayne has been giving back to the community since 1941 - almost 70 years!
We currently have 88 Actives and New Members, and 180 Sustainers.
Our members benefit from the following:
 Being a part of a hands-on movement that has changed the face of Fort Wayne through countless
volunteer hours, over $1 million in financial support, and 85 past projects, which include Family
Connections, Erin’s House, and the Child Advocacy Center.
 Personal leadership training unmatched in our community
 Opportunities to build lifelong friendships with a group of dedicated, community minded, and caring
women
If you are interested in membership, or if you know of someone who would make a great JLFW
member, we would love to talk with you! Please contact Bliss Cook, New Member Committee
Chair, at bliss.cook@gmail.com or 413-9264.
December 2010 Page 3
IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY
Upcoming Community Impact Opportunities!
The Community Impact Committee has organized the following opportunities for the Junior League of
Fort Wayne. Please consider volunteering at the Wellspring Food Bank or the Transitions Center for
Women. If you have questions or if you would like to volunteer, please email Lori Wenino, Community
Impact Chair at law365@hotmail.com.
Wellspring Food Bank - There are many families in our community in need of as-
sistance with food and basic supplies. The Wellspring Food Bank on Broadway
serves a large population in Fort Wayne. You can help the Food Bank to serve
those in need by volunteering for one of the following shifts. During a shift, JLFW
members help fill food orders, work directly with the community, and also get to
know one or two other JLFW members. It is a great way to give back!
Saturday, December 11, 2010 - 8:30am-Noon
Saturday, January 8, 2011 - 8:30am-Noon
Saturday, February 12, 2011 - 8:30am-Noon
Transitions JLFW will be offering child care at the Transitions Center for
Women so the residents can attend our Women’s Independence Project
classes. JLFW members will work alongside a Transitions employee for the
two hour span, helping to provide the children with activities and attention.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - 6:45-8:45pm
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 6:45-8:45pm
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - 6:45-8:45pm
We are finalizing the details regarding the very popular Kids In the Kitchen event.
Information will be available very soon!
Our Women’s Independence Project
The Women’s Independence Project Committee
and their committed volunteers have been very
busy securing resources, holding classes, and
supporting program participants by...
...holding ‘mock’ employment interviews to
...assisting help prepare WIP participants with their at-
residents tempts to re-enter the job market...
from Hope
House and
Transitions
with career
apparel
choices at
the Career
Closet of the
Huntertown
United
Methodist
Church...
… and supporting the residents of Hope House in their
new jewelry making social enterprise.
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IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY
December 2010 Page 5
DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN
2011-2012 Board of Directors
This is your opportunity to participate in the nominating process for the 2011-2012 leadership team of JLFW.
Each member is encouraged to complete a self-submission/recommendation form. Feel free to nominate
yourself or fellow League members by emailing the Nominating Chair, Shelly Meyer at
shelly.meyer@towerbank.net.
The Nominating Committee is accepting submissions for the following positions (job descriptions are available
upon request):
President Elect Membership Vice President
Community Vice President Treasurer (two year commitment)
Fund Development Vice President
To self-submit for a Board position, please email the following information to Shelly Meyer at
shelly.meyer@towerbank.net or fax to 425.3448:
1. Name 11. Please provide us with an example of a time
2. Number of years in League when you demonstrated leadership in JLFW
3. Position(s) you are applying for 12. Please share an example of your ability to build
4. Current placement relationships or create collaborations
5. Past League placements 13. What might prevent you from meeting the
6. Work experience expectations of the role
7. Other volunteer and related experience 14. What type of training would you need for the role
8. Explanation as to why you want to serve on the 15. Do you currently work
Board and/or volunteer in any
9. Describe you leadership and communication capacity that might be a
styles conflict of interest for
10. Please share an example that demonstrates you to serve on the
your knowledge of JLFW’s council system and/ JLFW Board? If yes,
or the strategic direction of the organization please explain.
All information will be treated as confidential, to be used only by the Nominating Committee. All nominations
must be submitted by Wednesday, January 12, 2011. If you have any questions, please contact Shelly Meyer
at 260.627.7498 or another member of the Nominating Committee.
2011-2012 Chair Positions/Selection
We have another opportunity to participate in the nominating process for the 2011-2012 leadership team of
JLFW. Each member is encouraged to complete a self-submission/recommendation form for Chair positions
for the 2011-2012 League year. This form will be distributed at upcoming meetings in December and January
or it can be emailed to you by contacting the JLFW Office at office@jlfw.org. Feel free to nominate yourself or
another League member by emailing Nominating Chair Shelly Meyer at shelly.meyer@towerbank.net.
The Current/New Boards will be selecting Chairs for the following positions:
Women’s Independence Project Resource Development New To You Sale
Membership Development Nominating New Member
Communications Community Impact Special Event
To self-submit for a Chair position, please email the following information to Shelly or fax to 425.3448:
1. Please indicate which position you are interested in and if there is more than one of interest, please rank
your preferences (1 being your first choice).
2. Please outline your strengths, skills or interests that should be taken into consideration.
3. Please indicate any additional information that you feel should be considered.
All information will be treated as confidential, to be used only by the current/new Boards. All nominations
must be submitted by Friday, February 18, 2011. If you have any questions, please contact Shelly Meyer at
260.627.7498 or another member of the Nominating Committee. Thank you for your help and participation in
the nominating process!
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DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
ODI SPRING CONFERENCE
What is ODI?
After over 89 years, The Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. (AJLI) continues in its
commitment to provide excellent service and training to its member Leagues in support of the Junior
League Mission.
Organizational Development Institutes (ODIs), a series of mission-based training meetings, are a critical
component of AJLI’s training program. These training sessions are geared toward building the
knowledge of League members who manage the League’s key functions. They are highly rated by
delegates. Held over the course of a three-day weekend (noon Friday to noon Sunday), ODIs are a
fun-filled and refreshing way for Junior League members to learn. Delegates will come away with greater
knowledge, fresh ideas, and a plan to implement what they have learned.
Participants will attend three plenary sessions and will choose from concentration tracks in Membership
Development, Fund Development, Community Impact, Building Internal Capacity, and Electing Leaders
for Tomorrow’s League.
Participants will be able to access study packets containing information pertaining to their concentration
track directly from the on-line registration page. This will enable delegates to come into their sessions
already familiar with the basic concepts and will enable a more in depth, interactive training experience.
When, Why, How, etc.:
Spring ODI will be held in Tampa, FL – March 11-13, 2011. Travel, ODI registration, meals and
overnight accommodations are taken care of by JLFW.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Shelly Meyer at
shelly.meyer@towerbank.net or fax to 425.3448 the following information:
1. What track interests you and why?
2. What are your goals for ODI?
3. Give a brief resume of your past experiences – volunteer and/or career
experiences. Include any additional information that you feel should be considered.
Deadline for self-submission is Wednesday, January 12. Delegates from JLFW will be chosen on
Sunday, January 16. Registration and travel arrangements will begin at that time. Delegates will
be chosen by the Nominating Committee and all information will be kept in strict confidence.
70 for the 70th!
What better way to celebrate our 70th Anniversary than by doing what we do best… volunteering!
Our goal is for each of our members to volunteer 70 hours during our 70th year.
Any volunteer time will count towards this goal, including committee meetings, reading e-mail,
volunteer opportunities, Super Saturdays, Done-in-a-Day (DIAD) events, Kids in the Kitchen,
Junior League University Classes, General Membership Meetings…
At each GMM, members will be asked to record volunteer hours for
that month. By the end of our 70th League year, we hope to
have over 7000 hours recorded. Good Luck!
December 2010 Page 7
NEW TO YOU SALE 2010
New To You Sale Raises Funds For Programs
On Saturday, November 13, the Junior League of Fort Wayne held its
fifth annual New To You Sale at the former Marshall Field’s store at
Glenbrook Square Mall. Nearly 1,100 shoppers came out to buy
bargains, helping the League raise more than $14,500 for its programs
aimed at improving the lives of women and children in the Fort Wayne
community.
This year’s New to You Committee – Kelly Day, Amy Johnson, Julie Risley, Kim Staggs, Carrie Stuckey,
and Chair Sarah Hayes – decided to build on the successful 2008 and 2009 sales rather than reinvent
the wheel. One new component added this year was the Twice the Price Preview Party the evening
before the sale. Actives, New Members, Sustainers and their friends were invited to get first dibs on
many great items, all while enjoying music and refreshments.
The Committee would like to thank all who donated to the sale and volunteered their time either during
the sale setup or during the sale, especially those people – including Senior Actives, Sustainers and
our irreplaceable office assistant Gloria Baals – who were not required to work.
Many individuals, organizations and businesses offered their support or donations to help ensure a
successful sale, and we would like to acknowledge their generosity:
Baker Street Steaks, Seafood and Spirits Andrew Howard
Bliss Cook Michelle Kearns/PHP
Custom Poly Packaging Catherine Kasper Place
DKM Embroidery A Party Apart
General Growth Properties Sirva Moving Services
GraphX Direct, Inc. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Confirmation Class
Ann Marie and Ben Hall St. John the Baptist Confirmation Class
Homestead Key Club Jennifer and Darren Vogt
We offer a huge and heartfelt thank you to Hagerman Construction for the last minute
unscheduled assist with distributing the merchandise left after the sale to local charities.
The 2010 New to You Committee Plus
(l-r) top row: Chair Sarah Hayes, Cheryl Felger,
Julie Risley, Connie Heflin. Bottom row: Mary Lou
Brink, Amy Johnson, Carrie Stuckey, Kim Staggs
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MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
December Cluster Meetings
With December comes Cluster Meetings in place of our monthly General Membership Meeting.
Cluster meetings are smaller meetings held in different areas of Fort Wayne and allow members
to discuss topics more in depth since they are a more intimate group. Members pitch in with
snacks to share!
Cluster meetings will take place Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at the following times and locations
- please contact the hostess to reserve your spot:
 Tower Bank located at 116 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 in the lower level
conference room - Gathering at 11:30am - Meeting begins at Noon
Please RSVP to Shelly Meyer at shelly.meyer@towerbank.net.
 Joelle Grigsby's home located at 3805 Vermilion
Cliffs, Fort Wayne, IN 46814 - Gathering at
6:30pm - Meeting begins at 7:00pm
Please RSVP to Joelle at jg@joellegrigsby.com.
 Lacey Anderson's home located at 10223 Consta
Verde Commons, Leo, IN 46765 - Gathering at
6:30pm - Meeting begins at 7:00pm
Please RSVP to Lacey at lacey_osu@yahoo.com.
Please plan to attend a Cluster Meeting to join in the
sharing of thoughts, ideas, and concerns.
December 2010 Page 9
SUPPORTING OUR MISSION
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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
The Strategic Roadmap is, as the name
suggests, a roadmap for change across The
Junior League - in governance, management,
membership models and community impact.
Action Learning Teams
The Junior League of Fort Wayne (JLFW) has been presented with an exciting opportunity from
the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). AJLI is forming 15 small teams, called
Action Learning Teams (ALTs) to create, test, and implement Junior League best practices in
the focus areas of governance and management, membership models, and community impact.
The Action Learning Teams are the next step in AJLI’s Strategic Roadmap.
The Junior League of Fort Wayne is going to apply for the small League Issue-Based
Community Impact Action Learning Team. Participating in the Issue-Based Community Impact
Action Learning Team will allow the Junior League of Fort Wayne to be an early adapter and to
bring best practices to our League.
If JLFW is selected, we will begin working on the Action Learning Team in early 2011. This ALT
process is a 2.5 year commitment.
Nominating has selected the following members to participate in JLFW’s Action Learning Team:
Courtney Waterman – ALT Representative
Sandi Kemmish
Dee Keywood
Amanda Kinneman
Nicole Miller
Ruth Stone
Mariah Vogelgesang
Congratulations to these women and thank you for your service and dedication to the Junior
League of Fort Wayne!
Stay tuned to find out if JLFW is selected! We will know mid-January 2011.
Here’s where we need to get to…being a network of women developed as
community and civic leaders creating lasting and meaningful impact.
Help us Improve Our League Lore Newsletter
The Communications Committee is looking at ways to update the League Lore
publication! If you have any thoughts or ideas about topics that should be covered,
new columns or profiles, or anything else you would like to see in our newsletter,
please send your comments to Kim Wagner, Communications Committee Chair,
at KMGrannan@aol.com.
Please remember that League Lore is more than just a communication tool for our membership - it is
currently distributed in print and electronically to over 680 individuals, businesses, and Junior League
members, and it is posted on our website for the public to view.
We will be doing an “audit” of the newsletter over the spring, and hopefully will launch a new look
sometime next year! Your input is greatly appreciated.
December 2010 Page 11
CELEBRATING OUR MEMBERS
December 2010
1 - Natalie Scruggs 13 - Linda Dykhuizen 22 - Susan Matteson
2 - Kelly Day 13 - Nancy Leef 25 - Sue Watson
6 - Betty Fishman 14 - Karen Geels 26 - Kara Squires
6 - Danielle Allen 15 - Michelle Beary 26 - Stephanie Fisher
6 - Sarah Payne 15 - Constance Gregory 29 - Edee McMahan
10 - Veronica Muskin 17 - Michele Platte 30 - Hope Huber
12 - Sarah Hayes 18 - Melanie Hall 30 - Betty Brown
12 - Ainsley Lee 18 - Betty Thieme 31 - Heather Berkshire
January 2011
18 - Polly Hagedorn
1 - Terri Stumpf
2 - Julie Risley 18 - Sally Aichele
4 - Lacey Anderson 20 - Melinda Perry
7 - Maxine Leckie 21 - Jane Kearns
7 - Betsy Chapman 28 - Nancy Graham
9 - Barbara Ponder 31 - Kate Virag
17 - Betsy Perry Patton
Welcome to the World ...
Congratulations to Kelly and Kevin Dreibelbis on the recent arrival of their
new son! Little Connor arrived on Thursday, September 9, 2010.
Our very best wishes go to the Dreibelbis family!
Michelle and Steve Chester are celebrating the birth of their son
Garrett James, born on Thursday, September 23, 2010.
May your life be very blessed Garrett!
Frogs and snails and puppy dog’s tails…. That’s what little boys are made of!
“The Pumpkin Patch”
The Junior League of Fort Wayne won
Second Prize and $250 in the 2010 Pumpkin
Patch competition held on October 23-24 at
Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center.
Congratulations to our hardworking volunteers -
Connie Heflin, Ann Marie Hall, Bliss Cook,
Michelle Kearns, Carey Roth, Jeni Sackett,
Kelly Zachrich, and Carmen Parker - for your
hard work on the winning entry.
Thank you to all who donated pumpkins and
supplies and to those who voted for us!
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CELEBRATING OUR MEMBERS
Hats Off to Sustainer Hope Huber!
Congratulations to JLFW’s very own Hope
Huber, champion of the 2010 Dancing with
the Fort Wayne Stars competition! A
Sustainer and Past President of JLFW,
Hope is a committed community volunteer.
She worked tirelessly both to perfect her
flawless samba and to obtain donations for
the Carriage House, which provides
assistance to those with mental health issues.
Many JLFW Sustainers and Actives were JLFW members turned out at the Dancing with the Fort Wayne
in attendance at the Grand Wayne Center Stars competition to cheer Hope Huber to victory!
on November 4th to cheer Hope on as she (l-r) Joni Dick, Sarah Reincke, Kathy Roudebush, Amy Litchin,
performed for a crowd of 1000. Hope Huber, Meg Distler, Sandi Kemmish, Susan Johnson,
Irene Walters, Connie Heflin, and Jill Ramsey
Hats off to Hope!
2010 E. Jane Hamilton Dinner Award for Outstanding Community Service
Honors Sustainer Joan McNagny
On October 13th over 70 Active and Sustaining members of
JLFW gathered for an evening of celebration, forging and
renewing friendships as they honored our 2010 recipient of
the E. Jane Hamilton Award for Outstanding Community
Service. Joan McNagny, a member of JLFW since 1947,
was honored for her accomplished volunteer career.
Joan’s impressive resume includes a lifelong commitment
to education, serving as Chair of the Board of Directors at
Ivy Tech Community College and Foundation, member of
the State Board of Education, and Chair of the Board of the
Indiana Public Broadcasting Society. Joan also devoted
much of her time to improving the lives of children in our
community, state, and nation as the president of the
Southside High School PTA, and as a member of the
Governor’s Committee on Youth Empowerment and the
White House Conference on Youth and Family. For all of
her efforts, Joan has been awarded the prestigious
Sagamore of the Wabash award by governors of Indiana
on three separate occasions.
Always gracious and modest, Joan has attributed her
extensive volunteer career to the fact that her husband,
Bill, spent much time away in his busy law practice and her
children grew up, leaving her no one to play with at home!
From our 1960-1961 scrapbook… This picture Members of JLFW know that Joan is a truly gifted leader,
of Joan McNagny was printed in the using her skills and talents to ensure a better world for
News-Sentinel with a wonderful article on
her extensive community involvement. each and every one of us.
The headline was as appropriate in 1960 as it
is today! We salute you Joan! Congratulations Joan - We Celebrate You!
December 2010 Page 13
SUPPORTING OUR MISSION
Support the Junior League Stationery Drive!!
If you have not yet purchased Holiday cards for your family or business, please consider doing so
through one of the Junior League of Fort Wayne’s Holiday Card websites:
For both Business and personal needs, please visit www.HolidayCardwebsite.com/jlfw
to find a nearly endless selection of cards which can be personalized for your personal
or business needs.
In addition, please visit http://jlfw.myspstore.com/ for a
huge selection of photo cards, invitations, notepads, and
countless other personalized gifts for all.
All purchases include a minimum 50% tax deductible contribution to the
Junior League of Fort Wayne. Proceeds will help us fund our community
projects and member training to meet our mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of
women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
2011 Special Event - Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 11 for our 2011 Special Event.
The party this year will be held at The Philmore on Broadway!
Look forward to a new venue with a warm setting that makes
mingling, dancing, and enjoying fine food a night to remember.
Watch for details coming soon… but in the meantime,
please check out the new venue by visiting:
www.philmoreonbroadway.com!
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JLFW GENERAL
Address Corrections Requested
Please note that the Post Office now charges us for returned and forwarded mail. For this reason, League
Lore will no longer be forwarded and we will not be notified of your new address. In order to be sure that
you continue to receive our newsletter, please be sure to notify the Junior League of Fort Wayne office of
your new address or other contact information.
Send changes to: office@jlfw.org, call us at
PICTURES … PICTURES … PICTURES!
(260) 425-3447, or send your changes in writing
to JLFW, 700 Broadway POB Suite 302, Fort
We can never have enough photographs of our Wayne, IN 46802.
events, socials, committee meetings, trainings,
conferences, GMMs, etc. Consider dropping your Or help the Junior League “go greener”… sign
camera in your purse or tote bag before up to receive League Lore in full color via email.
Please just notify the Junior League office of
attending a League function – and use it!
your email address, and we will be happy to add
You may submit photos throughout the year by e-mail you to the distribution list. Your assistance with
to Gloria in the League office…office@jlfw.org... this is greatly appreciated!
or drop off copies of your developed pictures at
the JLFW office (photos will be returned).
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We also have a JLFW Group Room on Snapfish.com.
If you have pictures you would like to upload, please League Lore is the official newsletter of
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Photos can be used in any of our and by e-mail to a distribution list of
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December 2010 Page 15
Junior League of Fort Wayne’s
th
70 Anniversary Kick-off Celebration
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Fort Wayne Museum of Art Auditorium
6:30 PM Cocktails 7:00 Program
~ ~ Save the Date ~ ~ Save the Date ~ ~
For Your Calendar Regular hours for the JLFW Office are Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am-2:00pm
December 2010
8 Board Meeting
14 WIP Holiday Social and Career Fair
15 Cluster Meetings
January 2011
11 Women’s Independence Project Basics Class
12 Full Council Meeting
12 Board Self-Submission Deadline
12 ODI Application Deadline
16 February League Lore Submission Deadline
19 Just for Fun - Bunco Night
22 Board Meeting
25 Women’s Independence Project Focus Class
26 General Membership Meeting
28-29 AJLI Winter Leadership Conference
The JLFW Office will be closed for the Holidays beginning Friday,
December 24, and we will return on Tuesday, January 4, 2011.
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Fort Wayne, IN
Permit NO. 962
700 Broadway
POB Suite 302
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Stay Up-To-Date with
the Junior League of
Fort Wayne by visiting
our website
www.jlfw.org
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